Criminal procedure: statute of limitations.
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Overview
This bill makes a technical adjustment to California’s criminal statute of limitations laws. Specifically, it clarifies the timeframe for prosecuting felony sex offenses against minors, ensuring that the statute of limitations doesn't begin until the victim’s 40th birthday, as long as the offense occurred on or after January 1, 2015, or if the previous statute of limitations hadn't expired by that date. The change is intended to provide clarity and consistency in these legal proceedings.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the statute of limitations for felony sex offenses against minors.
- Specifies that the statute of limitations for these offenses begins at the victim’s 40th birthday.
- Applies this change to offenses committed on or after January 1, 2015, or for which the previous statute of limitations hadn’t expired.
- Allows prosecution to proceed even if the victim’s 40th birthday hasn’t passed, with victim assistance provided.
- Addresses felony offenses outlined in specific Penal Code sections (261, 286, 287, 288, 288.5, 289, 289.5, and 290).
Who is affected
- Victims of felony sex offenses
- Prosecutors
- Defense attorneys
- Law enforcement agencies
- The State of California
Notable changes
- Modifies the existing statute of limitations for felony sex offenses against minors.
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